I noticed today, that when I do a cold start I get some coolant drips around my driver's side front wheel well. It's dripping off of my mudflap, to be exact.

What does this indicate? My water pump on it's way out? I just installed a new radiator if that has anything to do with it.

 

Look in the engine bay to see where there is fluid splatter. I would look at your lower radiator hose to begin with.

 

Nope, the upper and lower hoses are both clamped tight to the radiator/block. No splatter anywhere whatsoever either

 

Not sure where else it could come from on the drivers side. The only other place would be the coolant manifold near your injectors. I think it's brass in color and it's where your temp sensor is located. Don't think there is a freeze plug on the side of the motor either....

 

run your car to normal temp and shut it off, look for leaks and listne to a blurb sound, that's how I catch my leak on the radiator

 

could be the water pump starting to go, thanks wat happened to me

 

As long as the water pump isnt the problem here!

 

Wouldn't the water pump leak near the passenger's side wheel?

Perhaps it's morning dew that drops due to the vibration of starting?

Along the water thought, where does the sunroof drain? I would imagine there are drains in both front fenders.

 

I don't have a sunroof (unfortunately, wish I did). Good info to know though if someone can chime in

 

Check the heater core hoses, and things like that that are closer to that side of the car, and towards the back of the engine. Your water pump is not going to drip from the drivers side mud flap, no way in hell. It's pretty much impossible at the distance from that area it is.

Leaks may not be easy to actually pin point (my dads water pump was dripping off the oil pan because the car is parked on an angle) but it gives you a better indication of where the leak is originating from if you get under there and take a look around.

 

Sounds like a very slight leak and only when it is cold. This means it is a gasket, or clamped hose somewhere as the joints and things tend to expand and seal when they heat up.

I don't think turning the car on and letting it warm up will tell you anything frankly. Yes, you need to turn it on, but do it while the car is cold and look for leaks. Start with hose joints and clamps, even hose degradation may cause a slight leak like this which can be sealed with heat. I would also check around the thermostat as well.

 

Maybe by the IACV?